Music Composer Atif Afzal was awarded a
scholarship by the esteemed New York University (NYU) this month. This was a
gesture by the University for his spectacular work done on their thesis film,
The Alternative and other impressive body of work Atif exhibits in his decade
long career.
The Alternative is a story of Valentina Moreno, a single mother who works
as a housekeeper for a wealthy Manhattan family, takes decisive action when
something from her past threatens to ruin her personal and professional
relationships. Following the theme of the film, Atif kept the music treatment
very rustic and used a mix of South American music along with an orchestral
score. The main theme is played on just a Ukulele while he also recorded live
saxophones, violin and string sections for this. NYU provided Atif with their
studio facility to record the music on Tape, just like how it was done 50
years back to get a warm retro feel to the sound. It totally elevated the
entire sonic of the music for the film.
This scholarship came as a surprise to Atif as
well. He exclaims, "Studying music and composing for a thesis film at NYU
is an experience of a lifetime. While recording, the university furnished us
with the best facility which would otherwise cost thousands of dollars. They
made sure we have access to not only the best facility and sound engineers, but
also the best session musicians. I am really excited to begin my music
schooling."
Atif always wanted to pursue his study in music but due to work commitments, he was unable to give time but with this scholarship, he has decided to balance both.
2020 has been a great year for Atif Afzal as all his
major work has been released which includes 'NCIS : Los Angeles', 'The Twilight
Zone - Season 2', BBC UK Project, Marvel approaching him for a
film, his recent tracks getting released by BMG Music Label and now NYU
Scholarship.
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